Winnipeg, Manitoba
April 30, 2007
Agricore United
(TSX:AU) is pleased to announce its support for the Canadian
Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) for the year 2007. The company's annual
commitment of $50,000 in seed has been fully utilized by growing
projects across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. In total, 16
growing projects will use Agricore United's donated seed this
summer to grow crops which will support Canadian Foodgrains
Bank's mission to end hunger.
"Agricore United's donation of seed relies on the generosity of
Canadian farmers to grow the product and donate it to this
worthy cause," says Wayne Drul, Chair, Agricore United. "No
matter how challenging the environment has been, our staff and
customers make this happen, year after year."
Seed provided includes wheat, barley, canola, flax or any other
mainstream crop that is handled, subject to availability, with
the exception of identity preserved crops. The CFGB has more
than 80 growing projects across western Canada.
"Agricore United continues to be a reliable and valued supporter
of the many growing projects in western Canada," says Jim
Cornelius, Executive Director, CFGB. "Through the commitment of
our many supporters, the Foodgrains Bank is able to respond to
hunger in a significant way. Each year, millions of people
benefit from our hunger-related programming overseas. Agricore
United's annual $50,000 seed donation has made a difference for
thousands of people over the last several years, and we value
their continued commitment to helping people build better lives
for themselves and their children."
Based in Winnipeg, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is an
international charity that provides food and development
assistance in developing countries. Last year, proceeds from
growing projects, grain donations and other fundraising efforts
across Canada, along with Canadian International Development
Agency matching grants, helped provide over 20,000 tonnes of
food and seeds, as well as tools and other types of assistance
to people in 16 countries.
Agricore United is one of Canada's leading agri-businesses
with headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba and extensive operations
and distribution capabilities across western Canada, as well as
operations in the United States and Japan.
Agricore United uses its technology, services and logistics
expertise to leverage its network of facilities and connect
agricultural customers to domestic and international customers
and suppliers. The company's operations are diversified into
sales of crop inputs and services, grain merchandising,
livestock production services and financial services. Agricore
United's limited voting common shares are traded on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the symbol "AU". |
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